Why do donations matter?

Why do donations matter?

Every dollar donated to Te Araroa Trust is spent directly on trail maintenance and development. 3,000km is a lot of trail for our small team of three. We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our Regional Trusts, who coordinate volunteer working bees and...
The 2023/24 walking season is a go!

The 2023/24 walking season is a go!

We’re so excited that the first of this season’s Te Araroa walkers are on their way. And judging by the volume of registrations coming in, it’s going to be a big one! We love seeing your photos and videos, so please do keep tagging our social media channels so we can...
New ideas and new trail sections

New ideas and new trail sections

As New Zealand’s mildest winter on record continues, the team behind Te Araroa has been busy behind the scenes getting ready for the 2023-24 walking season. Investigating new routes as part of our plan to take more of the walk off-road, repairing sections impacted by...
Updates from the trail

Updates from the trail

For those of you out on the trail, you’ve probably encountered some extreme weather conditions in the past few weeks. With flooding in the north and drought in the south, Mother Nature is throwing everything at us this year. We’re doing our best to keep up with trail...
December update: Biggest year yet on Te Araroa

December update: Biggest year yet on Te Araroa

The season is well underway, with reports of large numbers of walkers on Te Araroa. Joining thru walkers are section hikers, and on many parts of the trail, New Zealanders will be enjoying the outdoors over the summer period whilst sharing facilities with...